Alright folks. Time for me to buy a new floor jack. I was wondering what jack everyone here uses or recommends. Im buying one this weekend, so get your opinions in now!
And Thanks!
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Alright folks. Time for me to buy a new floor jack. I was wondering what jack everyone here uses or recommends. Im buying one this weekend, so get your opinions in now!
And Thanks!
Lookin for all reommendations here people.
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As soon as I get home. Bought mine at Costco.
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I use a 2 ton from Harbor Freight ($26) and, some nice 3ton jackstands.
Arcan Professional Tools' 3.5 Ton Capacity Professional Low Lift Jack. Pros:Low lift height 3.5", 3.5 ton capacity, very sturdy. Cons: weighs 99lbs.
http://www.arcanusa.com/Images/Lifting/XL35.jpg
And Big Red 6 ton jack stands. Pros: 6 ton capacity, double locking, $40/pair, very sturdy. Cons: none. Get 2 pairs!
http://www.northerntool.com/images/p.../144852_lg.jpg
How can that jack weigh 100lbs?
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I have the low profile Harbor Freight aluminum jack which has held up well for 8 years of changing tires for autocross and track events. It was cheap, lightweight and I never get underneath a car with just a jack holding it, so I wasn't too worried about it 'failing'. It's similar to this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B0027VFZE6
I noticed it was on sale just a couple months ago in a Harbor Freight ad for $59.99. If you browse the web or check your automotive magazines for coupons, you might find it cheaper.
I also use a big 3-ton jack for changing tires on the X5. I like to use that beast to jack up the entire side of the X5. If you don't have a larger vehicle, the HF jack will do for you and will raise one side on a zhp.
I have this Craftsman 3 ton jack and stands set minus the creeper. I got it for Christmas - purchased for me around 1999(?) based on the Craftsmans name and warranty.
When/if I need it to - it barely gets under the front/rear ends on the Xi. Probably wouldn't work on lowered cars. Almost all of the time I resort to lifting at the jack pads.
http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/009...sm=0.9,0.5,0,0
I think I have the 3.5 ton version of this (I couldn't find) that was purchased around 2002.
http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/009...sm=0.9,0.5,0,0
I just saw this one on Amazon... looks shmexy and capable for the stanced...
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B000OUZVK0
Also using an Arcan XL 3.5 ton low profile. Picked it up at Costco.
My floor jack weighs at least 100 lbs. Its a retired one from Discount Tire. It needed a spring and lube, I replaced it and lubed it up and its good as new, With a tape covered handle... sounds classy doesn't it?